IAM Architect - Calibro Corporation
Richmond, VA 23219
About the Job
fully remote, contract to hire!
Seeking an IAM Architect with a strong background in IAM frameworks, security policies, and the technical expertise to modernize and manage complex IAM ecosystems across a hybrid infrastructure. Candidate will support efforts to migrate applications to the colo and deliver on commitments for modernizing the IAM infrastructure.
Responsibilities/Experience:
• Leading National IT's (''NIT ") Identity and Access Management ecosystem
• Driving the IAM program to modernize application authentication, authorization and security capabilities.
• Drive customer IAM security policies, ensuring application secure by design standards are met by FRS business units.
• Serve as the detailed design lead IAM technical point of contact for the Identity and Access Management program,
• Develop customer facing IAM application standards, including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
•A well-seasoned IAM Architect who has integration experience (someone who understands the identity fabric and knows how to stitch it together)
• Strong understanding of modern IAM frameworks and technologies ie OAuth, SAML, OpenID Connect and LDAP
• Single Sign-On (SSO), Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), and Privileged Access Management (PAM) systems.
• Experience with the IGA platforms Saviynt and SailPoint
• Knows how to create Rest APIs
• Experience and knowledge of IAM practices in cloud environments, particularly in AWS and/or Azure
• Experience with cloud-native IAM solutions and tools, including Azure Active Directory (AAD) and/or AWS IAM
• Migration experience in migrating applications to a data center (e.g., colo) and re-architecting IAM infrastructure during migrations.
• OKTA (does not need this to be at an expert level)
• Security & Compliance Standards at the level of understanding, but strong knowledge is not required
• Must be able to speak with Stakeholders as well as other audiences and adjust the level of "tech talk” based on the audience
• Looking for someone who can jump in and be productive from day one
• IBM Security Verify Access is a plus!
Comprehensive/Expanded View of Role:
IAM Architecture Expertise
o Proven experience in designing and implementing IAM solutions, including authentication, authorization, and security capabilities.
o Strong understanding of modern **IAM frameworks** and technologies, including but not limited to **OAuth**, **SAML**, **OpenID Connect**, and **LDAP**.
Application Authentication and Authorization
o In-depth knowledge of application authentication and authorization mechanisms.
o Ability to modernize legacy IAM systems to more advanced, secure, and scalable infrastructure.
o Familiarity with **Single Sign-On (SSO)**, **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**, and **Privileged Access Management (PAM)** systems.
Security Policies and Standards
o Expertise in developing and enforcing IAM security policies and standards that ensure "secure by design " principles are implemented across business units.
o Familiarity with frameworks like **Zero Trust** and compliance with industry security regulations such as **FISMA**, **NIST**, and **CMMC**.
Identity Governance
o Experience with identity governance tools and processes that support access provisioning, role-based access control (RBAC), and compliance reporting.
o Familiarity with tools like **SailPoint**, **Saviynt**, or similar governance platforms.
Cloud IAM
o Knowledge of IAM practices in cloud environments, particularly in **AWS**, **Azure**, or other cloud platforms.
o Experience with cloud-native IAM solutions and tools, including **Azure Active Directory (AAD)**, **AWS IAM**, or **Google Cloud IAM**.
Leadership & Design
o Ability to serve as the detailed design lead and technical point of contact for IAM initiatives.
o Strong leadership in driving customer-facing IAM standards and leading cross-functional teams to execute the strategy.
Migration Experience
• Experience in migrating applications to a data center (e.g., colo) and re-architecting IAM infrastructure during migrations.
Other
Collaboration and Communication: The ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders, including IT teams and business units, to ensure IAM policies are implemented effectively.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to align IAM architecture with organizational goals and future-proof IAM systems.
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